It has been a long grueling month of June, and I am sad to say that the 2008 Vanista Ct. Olympics have concluded. Although I feel I played well in the games, I was a bit disappointed with the overall results.

Winning the bronze medal is typically nothing to be ashamed of. Unfortunately, when there are only 3 participants, it’s nothing to write home about.

The events I am strong in such as Croquet, Poker, and Shuffleboard, I somehow had the wheels fall off and couldn’t capture any gold. And ironically a few events where I was a big underdog such as pool I was able to capture silver. Nonetheless, all I can do is learn from the amazing experience and get back to the training center.

The Vanista Ct. Olympic Committee is actually planning a 2008 Fall Olympics with all new events. Some of the preliminary events are to include Monopoly, Darts, Badminton, and possibly go-cart racing.

My neighbors and I are just that crazy that we also had a fun closing ceremony event with music, beverages, and awards. John Bauer (representing Germany) also known now as “Mista Vanista” was able to lock in the championship belt (better than a gold medal) on the final day of competition with a record fishing session where he only landed 1 small mouth bass.

Jay Sandine (representing USA) saw all his hopes and dreams shatter when he could have tied up the events by catching one simple fish. He had a monster on the line and got it within 6 inches of the shore, and then the unthinkable happened………..the fish got away, and Jay’s Olympic dreams were shattered.

As for myself, I represented India and again had a disappointing showing this year. I am extremely excited about the forthcoming fall Olympics however. In a phone interview with ESPN after the closing ceremonies, I was quoted as saying:

“You know what, I played these guys before the Olympics, These neighbors are who I thought they were, THEY ARE WHO I THOUGHT THEY WERE! Now look, if you want to crown their asses, then crown em! I let em off the hook!”

Jeremy Enke - June 30th 2008

This weekend starts one of the greatest match ups in baseball if you’re a Chicago baseball fan. So I will try to keep this post short and to the point. I am predicting the Chicago Cubs will win the overall series with a record of 4-2.

When this transpires later next week, my buddy Jay Sandine will be taking me to Hooters for all the wings and beer I can consume in one sitting. You can’t honestly think that I wouldn’t have some sort of wager riding on this series could you?

Keep in mind, Jay is the same die hard moron WhiteSox fan who made a prop bet with me earlier in the year on the Cubs vs. Sox overall record. After this series I am confident reality will set in and he will realize that a cold two nights sleeping in my backyard awaits him. So with that said, Go Cubs Go.

In other exciting news:

Let the picture below remind all you kids why driving is a privilege and not a right! At approximately 11:10 A.M. on Thursday morning I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. After a comprehensive investigation by Rockford’s fine police department, at 11:42 I was formally charged with “Improper Lane Usage”.

When I got home I looked at my wife in all seriousness and said, “Honey I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is I was able to stop by Home Depot and get that light switch you wanted me to pick up after I got done golfing………..The bad news is I got a ticket……..after I got in a wreck and fuct up the Lexus.

Needless to say she didn’t think it was as funny as I did. I am a little disappointed I didn’t total the car though as I would have really liked an excuse to go buy a new. So Scott, who is my Dekalb IL Auto Insurance guy, if you’re reading this, hook me up man.

Anyhow, that is all. Have a great weekend. And please for the love of God, look at this picture below and tell me which fan you are!

As many of you know, and I have mentioned it on my affiliate radio show, I have some fun neighbors. Last year we hosted the first annual Vanista Ct. Olympics. I am happy to report that the 2nd annual Olympic games are officially underway. These high profile Olympic games run for three weekends and include the following games:

Croquet, Bowling, poker, Bocce Ball, Pool, Shuffleboard, Bags, Basketball, and finally we wrap the events up with Fishing. For each event the winner is awarded a gold, second place silver and third of course gets the bronze.

The competitors are as follows:

Name: Jeremy Enke

Representing: New Dehli, India

Hobbies: Internet Porn, Long camel rides in the rain, operating a Non English speaking 1-900 fetish number. (2007 Finish - Bronze)

Name: John Bauer

Representing: Stuttgart, Germany

Hobbies: Showing wife his pimp hand is strong, collecting antique steroid needles (2007 Finish - Gold)

Name: Jay Sandine

Representing: Kaanapali, Hawaii

Hobbies: Contracting rare skin disease from Midwestern plants, nude midnight snorkeling (2007 Finish - Silver)

The shenanigans that take place over the course of the Vanista Ct. Olympics include copious consumption of alcoholic beverages, temper tantrums, and general insulting words about fellow players, families, and yes even wives. There is no limit as to what may transpire.

I am happy to announce though after 1 day of competition and 3 events I am in second place. I had a disheartening croquet showing, but pulled two silvers in bowling and poker. To be honest I was in a position to win both of those events, I just couldn’t come through in the clutch. During the croquet match I ruined my sunglasses, broke a mallet, and punched my mailbox. My wife is thinking about enrolling me in some anger management.

Competing in these games is more than just sports though. It’s about the attire you wear, as well as how bad you can mentally break down your opponent. Next week we will be competing in Bocce Ball, Pool, and Shuffleboard. I predict 1 of each medal this week for myself. This will keep me in the hunt for week 3 where I am a huge favorite in fishing and maybe bags. Here are some pics from week 1.

The winner each year gets the traveling belt, John Currently holds it:

The other neighbors are thrilled to have drunk screaming guys in the front yards all day:

This was after breaking the mallet. You got to love the attire too:

This pretty much summarizes what John’s weekend will be like for the next 3 events:

Jay Sandine wearing the shattered sunglasses:

How did I silver in poker against these donkeys?

If you think all these shenanigans make me crazy, then you should really read a few other sections in this blog. Start with my crazy prop bets and then check out my section dedicated solely to pissing off women. After reading these, you will know I am nuts Enjoy the rest of your week!

So today is my birthday and I am the big 32. I guess what’s weird is that after you turn 30, birthdays really don’t matter. To be honest I really don’t like birthdays anymore, because the thought of getting old really sucks.

But I suppose it is a day that happens every year and I am suppose to celebrate it. I am more excited about my daughters birthday which is the next day. That was the best birthday present I ever got 5 years ago.

Even though I am turning 32, I am still young in most people’s eyes. However in the affiliate industry, it somewhat makes me old… I love this though. Many of the other affiliates I speak with on a daily basis are all in their early 20’s. If I could go back 10 years I promise you I would be retired right now. Those of you fellow affiliate marketers that read this blog who are still in that age bracket, listen close!

You are in a position unlike most people your age. You have the opportunity to literally make a great life for yourself and build a terrific income before you even turn 30! Make it happen!

If you’re a young affiliate without a wife and kids, now is the time to bust your ass and work mad hours. Trust me, when you get to 32 (cringe) you will be a very happy person. The problem with most people in their early 20’s is that they want to get out of college and make 100K a year while doing nothing. The poker affiliate industry is different though. I see young guys working it and making more than most 50 year olds make after being in Corporate America for 30 years.

Likewise when you are younger, you can afford to take some risks. If there is ever a time in your life to take financial risks, while your young is the time to do it. Money comes and goes, but even to this day I realize that it takes money to make money. Luckily when you’re young however and have a tremendous amount of earning potential, it doesn’t really matter. All it takes is one good investment in the internet market, and a shit load of work and it can return you great money.

I am happy where I am at being 32 years old. But holy cow, I would love to get 10 years back in our industry. The younger guys reading this that are embracing the affiliate industry and learning every day are in the drivers seat. You are the ones that will be owning this industry 10 years from now.

In closing Happy Birthday To Me Bitches! I plan on not working at all today and spending time with my wife and kids before I go to Cyprus for 11 days. Actually I have something really special planned for my wife around 11:00 A.M. tonight for my birthday……I already gave her the tutorial.

On a serious note though, if you are in your early 20’s and an affiliate marketer, you are a very lucky individual. Make the most out of it and build your empire now.

Here is some quick link love to Kaus who is doing a new site about online poker as well. If you want to watch someone build a new and profitable poker affiliate site, keep an eye on this one.